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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Again, Neal wasn't the big playoff name that year. He was not even top 3 on his team in scoring - he was 4th on his team (and 5th after Perron in PPG). He was signed because he was a consistent 20 goal man with size, which was what the Flames needed. And because he was a highly sought after UFA - ranked in the top 5-10 in most lists (and in the top 2 wings).

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...-van-riemsdyk/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...res/728090002/

https://thehockeynews.com/news/the-t...agents-of-2018

I know. But he was still had a strong playoffs on a deep run. You are correct that it was his consistent regular season performances that also played a factor.

However, he still can be grouped into middle-six player in his late 20s/early 30s signed by the flames to a long contract with a high cap hit after a long playoff run.


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